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Staff
Dr. Robb Rowley is an Internal Medicine Physician and a program director for the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network.
… electronic medical record (EMR) systems for large scale, high-throughput genetic research in support of implementing … DNA biorepositories, electronic medical record (EMR), high-throughput genetic research, genomic medicine … Dr. Robb …
Event
On October 10, 2024, NHGRI hosted a pre-application webinar for the Population Genomic Screening in Primary Care NOFOs. The purpose of these NOFOs is to implement and evaluate a pilot program of population genomic screening for common, actionable genomic conditions in a primary care setting.
… Welcome Overview of the Population Genomic Screening Discussion … See the Frequently Asked Questions for … a pre-application webinar for the Population Genomic Screening in Primary Care NOFOs: RFA-HG-24-021 , … and evaluate a pilot program of population genomic screening for common, actionable genomic conditions in a …
Event
On November 8-9, 2023, NHGRI sponsored its 15th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XV: Genomics and Population Screening, in Bethesda MD.
… meeting, Genomic Medicine XV: Genomics and Population Screening, in Bethesda MD. This meeting discussed the current state of population genomic screening in the U.S., as well as barriers and opportunities for expanded population screening, impact on clinical practice and outcomes, various …
News Release
NHGRI researchers find that specific abnormal chromosomal patterns in prenatal blood tests warrant whole-body MRI cancer screening.
… in prenatal blood tests warrant whole-body MRI cancer screening. … In the fall of 2022, Erica felt like she was on … blood draw, they have quickly become routine in pregnancy screening. Each year, around two million pregnant people in … 107 participants with abnormal or inconclusive prenatal screening results that might indicate the presence of cancer. …
FAQ
On October 10, 2024, NHGRI hosted a pre-application webinar for the Population Genomic Screening in Primary Care NOFOs: RFA-HG-24-021, RFA-HG-24-022, and RFA-HG-24-023. These FAQs contain questions answered during that webinar.
… reporting of secondary findings not included in the screening protocol at the end of the study as consistent with … the services will be offered also in Spanish? Offering screening in Spanish is a possibility to be discussed by the … to all three elements (a, b, and c) to participate in the screening, or is it possible for them to proceed with testing …
FAQ
On November 8-9, 2023, NHGRI sponsored its 15th Genomic Medicine meeting, Genomic Medicine XV: Genomics and Population Screening, in Bethesda MD.  The following questions were answered during the meeting.
… the panel address the social structural ramifications of screening based on race and/or genetic ancestry? Recognizing … screening come before our ability to discern clinically high-risk people? Or address the disparities on the back-end … the history of the harms that have been incurred by high-risk populations who bear the burden of disease in this …
For Patients and Families
​Genetic tests may be used to identify increased risks of health problems, to choose treatments, or to assess responses to treatments.
… help identify fetuses that have certain diseases. Newborn screening is used to test babies one or two days after birth … assess responses to treatments. … Genetic Testing, Newborn Screening, Diagnosing A Genetic Condition, Genetic Disease … …
Careers and Training
Frequently Asked Questions about the Genetic Counseling Training Program.
… Johns Hopkins University, Genetic Training, Newborn Screening, Genetic Testing … Frequently Asked Questions about …
Professional Development Programs
The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program addresses the growing need for genetic counseling services.
… extensive interactive coursework to support completion of high quality, publishable thesis studies. Since its … Johns Hopkins University, Genetic Training, Newborn Screening, Genetic Testing … The JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling …
Health
Genomic medicine involves using genomic information as part of clinical care and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use.
… and genomic markers are increasingly included in cancer screening, and to guide tailored treatment strategies. … It … Genomics In The Clinic, Genetics, Genetic Testing, Newborn Screening, Privacy In Genomics, Genomic Technology … Genomic …